The nine worst transfers involving Premier League clubs in 2014 – with huge Chelsea departure and Man United flop

What have been the worst transfer moves of 2014, find out in this nine-piece countdown…

There have certainly been some strange transfers involving Premier League clubs in 2014 – from Chelsea selling David Luiz for £50m, to Manchester United and Liverpool spending close to £300m between them.

As always, there have been some successes, and some failures – but what were the nine worst moves of 2014? See if you agree with our list – all involving Premier League teams:

9) Radamel Falcao (AS Monaco to Manchester United)

United fans were understandably excited when the free-scoring Colombian arrived at their club, but Falcao has failed to settle to life in England – struggling for form and fitness, with an old knee injury causing him particular problems.